Sacramento's Beer—Since 1881

With access to fresh mountain water, rich hops and barley, and the skills of experienced brewers from the beer making centers of Europe, Sacramento was once the Beer Capital of the West Coast.

The leading brewer of this era was Captain Frank Ruhstaller. In 1881, at the age of 35, the Captain opened his third Sacramento brewery, The Ruhstaller Brewery, and California got its first premium craft brewery. Ruhstaller Beer embodied the spirit of California and the soul of Sacramento. Brewing beer is what we were made to do…and it’s what Sacramento does best.

It’s time to reclaim our legacy. Ruhstaller Beer is back, 130 years young.

Let’s all raise a glass to the Captain.